Title :
Evanescent-field coupling of periodical silica thin film gratings on tapered fibers
Author :
Weng, Zi-Yu ; Lin, Chuan-Jung ; Hsu, Jui-Ming ; Hwang, Fu-Tsai ; Lee, Cheng-Ling
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electro-Opt. Eng., Nat. United Univ., Miaoli, Taiwan
Abstract :
An evanescent-field coupling characteristics of a periodical silica thin film long-period grating sputtered on tapered fibers is proposed and demonstrated. Modes coupling and tuning efficiency of the novel devices are experimental realization and extremely enhanced.
Keywords :
diffraction gratings; optical fibre filters; optical films; optical tuning; silicon compounds; SiO2; evanescent-field coupling characteristics; mode coupling efficiency; mode tuning efficiency; periodical silica thin film long-period gratings; sputtering; tapered fibers; Couplings; Fiber gratings; Optical fiber communication; Optical fiber couplers; Optical fiber sensors; Optical surface waves;
Conference_Titel :
OptoElectronics and Communications Conference (OECC), 2010 15th
Conference_Location :
Sapporo
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-6785-3